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itunes server
whats most efficient way to run itunes server, i tried creating an itunes share and copy music over to share but itunes been running for 6 weeks adding songs(slow)
i have 2tb of music
If you want home sharing (and likely you do, since it is needed for Apple TV and iOS), then you'll have to run iTunes on a PC.
The music needs to be on the NAS, but the iTunes library can be on the PC. It'll run fastest over a wired network.
Alternatively, use the built-in itunes server on the NAS, and then access it's library from the PC iTunes.
There are other options - you could forget about iTunes, and use ReadyDLNA or Plex instead.
its just too slow, i used the readnas KB on itunes, when i add folder to itunes its been running for 6 weeks
- What firmware is running on the ReadyNAS?
- Is this on a mac or a windows PC?
- Is the PC using wifi or ethernet? What speed is the connection?
- There's more than one kb article on iTunes - can you provide a link to the one you used?
1. Version 6.9.3
2 & 3. Pc, hardwired to gigabit netgear switch
4. https://kb.netgear.com/25402/ReadyNAS-OS-6-Using-the-ReadyNAS-and-iTunes-Service-on-Windows
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